• Job Description

  Req#: 1001719

  SHIFT:

  Day (United States of America)

  The ideal applicant would be someone who has medical library experience and/or education, with the ability to perform job duties that include supporting physician groups by assisting with systematic reviews, and who has medical research and/or relevant healthcare experience working with providers. This is a hybrid role.

  Seeking Breakthrough Makers
  
  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
  
  At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
  
  CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  
  CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
  
  We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
  
  
  A Brief Overview

  Ideal applicant would be someone who has medical library experience and/or Education, with the ability to perform job duties that include and will support physician groups by assisting with systematic reviews; that has medical research and/or relevant healthcare experience working with providers. This is a hybrid role.

  Participate on CHOP education committees. Provided reference and research services to CHOP staff in-person or via email. Participates in family-centered rounds (in-person at the main CHOP Hospital) and provides real-time reference services to doctors, residents, and medical students.

  Collaborate with the University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Library. Track library usage and statistical reports. Develop and maintain access to the CHOP electronic library resources (database, e-journals, e-books, citation management software) to ensure that the selection of content is readily available. Evaluate electronic resources and recommend additional e-resources to establish a well-rounded collection to meet staff needs. Assist staff in searches to support clinical care and medical education.

  What you will do

  • 1.Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of the electronic library’s databases, search interfaces and other online resources
  • 2.Assess, plan, implement, and support the acquisition and maintenance of additional user-focused e-resources through the cultivation of ongoing partnerships with key CHOP constituencies
  • 3.Establish an interlibrary loan program through the National Library of Medicine’s DOCLINE system and/or other means
  • 4.Provide group and individualized training sessions and workshops on the use of all e-resources
  • 5.Participate on CHOP education committees and establish relationships

  Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Library Science, information science, computer science or related discipline Required
  • Master's Degree Library Science Preferred

  Experience Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years related experience in a library setting. Required
  • At least two (2) years in a medical library setting. Preferred

  Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and to maintain positive relationships with leaders and staff at all levels
  • Demonstrated experience in coordinating and implementing complex projects
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, organize and define problems and develop solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly complex organizational environment
  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  Licenses and Certifications

  • Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) - Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) - upon hire - Preferred or
  • Membership in the Medical Library Association - Medical Library Association - upon hire - Preferred

  
  To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite—at any CHOP location, for any portion of time—must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.
  
  CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
  
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• About the company

  The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a children's hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with its primary campus located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia in the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.

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